Things to do, people to tell
- Contact Bank and or building society to close current and deposit accounts.
- Return credit cards, store cards, cheque books, pass books etc.
- Inform Solicitor (if appropriate)
- Inform person’s GP, cancel hospital appointments.
- Contact any companies holding policies in respect of life, household, car, building insurance and investments.
- Contact HP companies, loans.
- Inform the Passport Office.
- Contact DVLA, Swansea, regarding the deceased’s driving licence, car registration.
- Inform the local authority regarding council tax, electoral register.
- Inform local DWP office (if appropriate), regarding pension, benefits, future assistance.
- Inform Meals on Wheels, home help, day centre.
- Contact electricity, gas, water, telephone and mobile phone companies as appropriate.
- Inform landlord if deceased’s property was rented.
- Return equipment to Social Services etc.
- Inform sports and social clubs.
- Inform employer, school and college (for a child that has lost a close relative)
- Have the deceased’s mail redirected.
- Inform police if property is being left empty.
- Speak to the neighbours – give them your phone number.
- Turn off water, gas and electricity if the property is being left empty.
- Arrange for telephone company to divert calls to your own number.
- Later on – you may wish to dispose of the deceased’s clothes or furniture – The Salvation Army or Help the Aged may be able to help.
